pǔ xiědictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
to compose (a piece of music) / (fig.) to create, by one's actions, a narrative (generally one that can be recounted with pride)
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Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

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Original source entry:

譜寫 谱写 [pu3 xie3] /to compose (a piece of music)/(fig.) to create, by one's actions, a narrative (generally one that can be recounted with pride)/

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Other forms in these source records: 譜寫

  • 谱
    pǔ

    chart / list / table / register / score (music) / spectrum (physics) / to set to music

  • 写
    xiě

    to write

    xiè

    used in 寫意|写意[xiè yì]

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